Black Enterprise: Conference Etiquette

Okay, we all go to a lot of conferences.  And we all know those nettlesome conference participants that ruin it for the rest of us that follow the unwritten code of etiquette.  Black Enterprise has a GREAT post that says what we wish we could.  I’ve run into THAT PERSON at every single conference I’ve [...]

Teaching Moment: What We Can Learn From Wikileaks

From the get, I support the statements by the Obama Administration and other congressional and foreign policy leaders condemning the online document dump of classified government documents by Wikileaks. Everybody cannot handle sensitive information.  People, everything ain’t for everybody. But I think there are several personal and professional lessons we can learn from this episode. [...]

Cell Phone Pet Peeves Just In Time for Cell Phone Courtesy Month

Okay, my cell phone pet peeves are many. But top on the list is being forced to listen to a one-sided conversation, having to listen to some ghetto fabulous ring tone, and being interrupted by ringing phones and text message notifications in the middle of a movie. I’ll admit I am liable for the occasional [...]

What Every Grown Up Should Know on the J-O-B

Staying on the theme of being grown, Etiquette Expert’s Jacqueline Whitmore discusses the “Top Ten Things Every Grown Up Should Know” In June 2003, I read an article in The Palm Beach Posttitled, “50 Things Every Grown-Up Needs to Know.”  Written by Nicole Piscopo Neal, it was primarily directed at graduating seniors about to leave [...]

Basic Rules of the Road on The Net

Several months ago we stumbled upon a great “Top 10” net etiquette website on all things technology including email, cell phones, and social media.  Upon entering the site, you are greeted by the Top 10 Rules for Net Etiquette which transcends all media.  Our favorite of the Top Ten: Do not put anything you do [...]

16 No-No’s For Holiday Parties

We all want to walk into a party and have a good time. Some of us are extroverts and have no problem doing this. But, others, a little on the shy side, or introverts, may have a problem opening up to people. With the holiday season approaching, it’s a good time to mix and mingle [...]

How To Regift Without Being Tacky

Soon enough you’ll be asked forced  to participate in Holiday gift-giving with co-workers, family, friends, and relative strangers.  A secret santa gift here.  A “bring a gift” for the underprivileged there.  Before you know it you’re out $100. So you think, I’ll regift.  Good idea if you do it right.  So as not to be the [...]

Holidays and House Guests: Tips To Get Invited Back

With the holidays come house guests.  Do you know how to be a good house guest AND get invited back?  Sooner or later you’ll be a guest in someone’s home.  Whatever the situation, you’ll want to be considerate of your host, and leave a good impression. Here are some suggestions on how you can do [...]

The Importance of Character

Come Correct columnist Karen Grigsby Bates reminds us of the importance of character. What is character? What one does if he knew he would never be found out. According to Bates: What we do unobserved or when we don’t have to in some measure defines who we are. So to pick some pretty mundane (but [...]

Email Etiquette

Email etiquettes are guidelines that help you to avoid mistakes and misunderstandings. These core rules of email etiquette help us to communicate better via email. Take Another Look When You Send a Message.  Don’t send anything you don’t want to send.. Check your message carefully for spelling and grammar. Do Not Default to “Reply to [...]

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